FOSTER PUPPY RAISER

APPLICATION

What PAWS does wouldn’t be possible without dedicatedFosterPuppy Raisers. Thank you for applying to raise a dog that will change a person’s life!

To be eligible for consideration, Prospective Raisers are asked to read through the qualification information and complete the Foster Puppy Raiser application. We will contact you after your application is reviewed.

As your next step in the process, please complete the form below. When you're finished, click the 'submit' button to send your form to PAWS National Headquarters for review.

NOTE: Please allow yourself time to complete the form in its entirety, as it will not be saved.

If you have any questions about completing the form, please contact Julie Thorington, PAWS National FosterPuppy Coordinator at 800-253-7297.

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Prospective Foster Home Interview

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Household Members

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Background Check

PAWS will run a background check on all members of your household 18 years of age and older. Answering "yes" to any of these questions will not automatically exclude you from being considered. PAWS will review the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed since the sentence was completed, and the nature of the volunteer opportunity being sought.

Have you, or anyone living in the household 18 years of age or older, ever been convicted of a crime(s)?(*)

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If yes, state the crime(s)(*)

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Are any felony charges currently pending against you, or anyone living in the household 18 years of age or older?(*)

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If yes, explain(*)

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Pet Background

Have you ever owned a dog?

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Have you owned any other animals?

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Are there currently any other dogs residing in the home

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Dog 1 Name

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Have they lived with other dogs?

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How do they behave with other dogs?

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Have they lived with other dogs?

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Are there any other animals in the home?

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Are there any animals housed outdoors?

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Responsibilities

Have you ever trained a puppy or dog before?

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Have you ever attended an obedience class with a dog?

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Have you ever been a foster home in the past?

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If yes, where?

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Please list for whom and describe the experience briefly:

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Will the dog be left home alone during the day?

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How many hours?

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Is your yard completely fenced in?

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Do you agree to keep the puppy on a leash at all times unless it is a completely fenced in area?

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If not, do you agree to provide a kennel run or a trolley style tie out for the puppy?

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Do you agree to exercise the puppy daily?

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Do you agree to take the puppy out in public for exposure?

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Do you have support of all family members in the home?

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In the event of family illness, emergency, or vacation time what provisions will be made for the care of the puppy?

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Do you feel comfortable with your knowledge of basic dog care and first aid for dogs?

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If not, are you willing to learn?

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Do you have a Veterinarian you are currently using?

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May we contact your veterinarian for a reference?

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Name of Veterinarian:

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How much time are you able to commit for the daily care and training of a puppy?

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When would you be available to take a puppy?

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Do you have a preference for a specific breed of puppy?

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Do you have a preference for a male or female puppy?

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If you do not own your home or live in an apartment, do you have permission from the landlord to have a puppy?

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Are you aware of the financial commitment (vaccinations, spaying/neutering, x-rays, food, obedience classes, monthly heartworm medication) that occurs when raising a foster puppy?

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Are you aware that raising a foster puppy is a year to 16 month commitment?

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Please list three personal references:

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Foster Puppy Classes

Do you agree to attend a series of obedience classes with the Foster Puppy? (i.e. Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience)

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Where will you attend obedience classes?

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If classes are offered through the PAWS Representative in your area, will you attend classes there?

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If you are not attending classes through our Field Representative, do you agree to follow up with the PAWS Representative at least once per month?